Chapter 153



Chloe sauntered up to Connor and casually looped her arm through his. She tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling like a summer evening's rose, gently swaying in the breeze-utterly enchanting.

Connor's icy demeanor melted instantly, warmth spreading through his gaze. His voice was as clear and gentle as moonlight. "Oh, nothing serious, just having a deep chat with Mr. Lucas about life."

Chloe's eyebrows arched slightly, and the tiny beauty mark near her eye seemed to twinkle. She smiled, "We should get going. It's late; let's not disturb others."

"Alright."

Connor's expression turned cool again as he looked up. "Mr. Lucas, we'll take our leave."

Then, he and Chloe strolled away, arm in arm.

had they become "we"

refused to accept it; he didn't want to believe it. Chloe must've been doing this on

and forcibly separating the two. He'd wanted to do it for ages, during their dances, while

"Chloe, don't go..."

Wham!

loud thud echoed. Pain shot through Lucas' back as

His head hit

through him. He lay

...Chloe.

had transformed into a fierce warrior, her movements swift and forceful, not holding back one bit. A second later, she was back to her lazy, composed self, making Connor wonder if he had imagined the whole thing. A chill ran

“Lucas, haven't I made myself clear? If you won't listen to reason, you should

further, issuing her final warning. "If you ever lay a hand

turned and left with

from his back, his

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